Well, let's put it this way. The 1600 is the same as the 2000 (other than
ratio). "BACK IN THE DAY" when I had the first hot motor in my 2000, I
destroyed the rear end doing too many stoplight drags with Porsche 911's. It
eventually broke six out of nine teeth on the pinion.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
www.gordon-glasgow.org
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net]On Behalf Of Francisco
> Arriaga
> Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 11:43 AM
> To: Roadster Datsun
> Subject: Rear axle
>
>
> All,
> On a related subject to engine swap; how strong is the
> rear axle and differential of the 1600s? Any idea on
> how much power they can stand? Are there any ways to
> make them stronger (shot penning, cryo-treatment,
> etc)? Possible axle swaps?
> Thanks!
> Frank
>
> '68 1600 (she runs downhill, but can't stop)
> Auburn, AL
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